Plastic Cutting Board (Set of 3)

Name: Plastic Cutting Board (Set of 3)
Brand: OXO Good Grips

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Polypropylene plastic. Microplastics shed when cutting on plastic cutting boards. OXO is one of the most popular kitchen tool brands.

PFR Reviewed

Set of 3 polypropylene plastic cutting boards. Microplastics shed when cutting on plastic cutting boards.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$30See Safer Alternatives in Kitchen

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure. Heat dramatically accelerates chemical leaching.

Synthetic Plastic Content

100%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Plastic cutting boards shed microplastics directly into food when cutting. A 2023 study found plastic cutting boards shed 50 mg of microplastics per year. Wood or bamboo cutting boards are plastic-free alternatives.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polypropylene plastic

microplastics

Source

Polypropylene cutting board shedding microplastics into food during cutting

Health Risk

50 mg microplastics per year shed into food (2023 study)

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone cutting food on plastic cutting boards

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.